 The warning signs aren’t subtle anymore.
Collapsing public services. Courts shielding the powerful. Policies that openly punish the vulnerable while rewarding corporations and political allies. Many Americans are asking the same uneasy question: Is this just bad governance—or something far worse? I’ve spent the past few weeks writing a deep, difficult essay about this very question—examining what happens when a society’s foundational agreements, known as the social contract, are intentionally dismantled by those in power. This isn’t just about political dysfunction or corruption. It’s about an organized effort, stretching back decades, to undo the very idea that governments owe anything to their people. In my new Substack essay, I explore:
This piece isn’t just another rant about politics. It’s a long, researched, and deeply personal reflection on where we are, how we got here, and what comes next. I also dive into the unsettling mindset driving this crisis—what I call social Darwinism, rebranded, and explain why even tech billionaires like Peter Thiel openly reject democracy in favor of elite survival. If you’ve ever wondered whether we’re simply living through yet another political crisis, or witnessing something far more dangerous and permanent, I hope this essay offers some clarity—and some ways forward. 👉 Read the full essay here: The Death Cult’s Endgame: What Happens When the Social Contract Is Deliberately Broken? (Substack)
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 The so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is being sold as a fiscally responsible course correction. But peel back the talking points, and it becomes clear: this isn’t about budgets. It’s about priorities.
If enacted, the bill would slash core programs--Medicaid, SNAP, housing assistance, and public health infrastructure—disproportionately affecting low-income, rural, elderly, and disabled Americans. Meanwhile, the top 10% of earners stand to gain thousands annually in tax breaks. It’s not reform. It’s a regressive transfer of wealth, taking from those with the least and rewarding those with the most. The deeper danger? Not just economic fallout, but political fatigue. These cuts don’t hit all at once. They arrive quietly—through delayed care, rising homelessness, closed rural hospitals, and overburdened schools. And when the pain surfaces, blame is often redirected. This moment mirrors past collapses—when middle classes eroded, hope vanished, and revolutions didn’t begin with rage, but with resignation. 📘 In my full-length Substack essay, I unpack the bill’s mechanics, trace its historical parallels to the fall of the Whigs and the Roman Republic, and lay out what citizens can still do to stop the damage. 👉 Read the full essay here |
AuthorAxel Newe is a strategic partnerships and GTM leader with a background in healthcare, SaaS, and digital transformation. He’s also a Navy veteran, cyclist, and lifelong problem solver. Lately, he’s been writing not just from the field and the road—but from the gut—on democracy, civic engagement, and current events (minus the rage memes). This blog is where clarity meets commentary, one honest post at a time. Archives
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